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We deliver cost-effective, efficient commercial design focussing on planning approvals and ease of build.
Being developers ourselves, we recognise the client’s priorities in our role as Architects.

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Key Stages

Our Process

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Project Feasibility & Initial Design

  • Define Goals and Budget: Set clear objectives and budget limits.
  • Site and Feasibility Analysis: Review site conditions, planning and building regulations, and legal restrictions for a realistic starting point.
  • Concept Development: Create high-level design concepts with cost-saving choices.

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Space Planning and Preliminary Budgeting

  • Optimise Space and Layout: Maximise usable space while minimising structural complexity.
  • Energy and Accessibility Planning: Design for energy efficiency and building regulations compliance from the start.
  • Preliminary Cost Estimation: Identify major cost drivers and consider cost-effective material alternatives.

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    Schematic Design and Regulatory Preparation

    • Detailed design and planning preparation
    • Refine design: develop detailed layouts and co-ordinate with flood consultants, ecologists, structural engineer, energy consultant and others.
    • Submit for planning and negotiate through any issues.
    • Prepare building regulations package and resolve any issues arising.

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    Final Design and Pre-Construction Planning

  • Finalise Design Documentation: Complete detailed plans and material specifications.
  • Select Contractors and Suppliers: Invite competitive bids to balance cost and quality.
  • Plan Construction Phases: Structure construction in phases to optimise costs and timelines.

    • Key Projects

    Our Work

    mlg architects focuses on residential design. View a selection of our projects, from extensions through one-off houses to multiple unit developments.

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    Key Projects

    Our Work

    BISHOPGATE BARNS
    Bishopgate Barns

    A wall of custom designed exterior louvers prevent building from overheating, provide privacy and security at the same time allowing in ample natural light and views of countryside.

    AVALON
    Avalon

    Form and materiality play an important part in the design of these terraces

    DOWNLEAZE
    Downleaze

    Level thresholds, extra wide corridors and turning circles in all rooms means that this new dwelling will be accessible to all

    Little Whitfield
    The Barn

    Conversion of three redundant agricultural barns into modern homes.

    Beacon Lane
    Beacon Lane Development

    A wall of custom designed exterior louvers prevent building from overheating, provide privacy and security at the same time allowing in ample natural light and views of countryside.

    OLD DOWN SPA
    Old Down Spa

    Design for a new spa with pool, jacuzzis, steam rooms, sauna and treatment rooms. All to be within an existing stone stable and courtyard.

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    +44 (0) 1454 540044​
    BS35 2AP Thornbury nr Bristol
    office@mlga.co.uk